Lower School

An Elementary Education for Preschool–4th Grade

To succeed in school, each child must feel acknowledged, loved, and understood. This is as true for a three-year-old preschooler as it is for a ten-year-old fourth-grader. Our passionate faculty and staff commit themselves to developing a foundation of knowledge and character for each child, so that he or she grows as a whole person, not just as a student. Mastering critical academic content and essential skills builds easily upon this genuine, supportive base.

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A thematic approach

Lower school anchors the elementary school curriculum in a thematic approach that meaningfully incorporates each subject area. Our project-based method has students researching and writing, calculating and analyzing, working cooperatively and expressing themselves as they learn about interesting and engaging topics and ideas. This makes every subject tangible and relevant. It also provides time for in-depth study and exploration, meaningful thought, conversation and questions, out of which come true understanding.
Making every day "special"

To participate in essential “specials,” students walk across campus or visit well-equipped spaces within our building. Specials teachers often interweave their content with each grade’s thematic units in the most creative and enriching ways!
A joyful community

While the individual child is at the center of Lower School, we value our community. The Lower School rule is: respect people and property. This one rule speaks to every aspect of how we treat others and the space we share.